The US Department of State has reaffirmed its commitment to stringent visa enforcement, emphasizing continuous monitoring to ensure compliance with immigration laws. This heightened scrutiny has raised concerns among Green Card holders and international students, impacting higher education and long-term residency prospects. Experts warn that stricter policies could deter students and strain US universities financially.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the JEE Mains 2025 session-2 exams scheduled on April 7, 8, and 9. Candidates can download their admit cards from jeemain.nta.nic.in using their application number and password. The admit card contains essential exam details such as the exam schedule, candidate's information, and guidelines. Candidates must ensure the QR code and barcode are visible and bring a photo ID along with the admit card to the exam centre.
US President Trump has signed an executive order to end birthright citizenship, effective January 2025, impacting children born to legal immigrants on temporary visas. This significant change challenges a long-standing principle, potentially disrupting the futures of many and posing grave implications for US higher education and immigrant communities.
The Economic Survey 2024-25 reveals India’s higher education system has grown significantly, with institutions increasing by 13.8% and the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) rising from 23.7% to 28.4% between 2014-15 and 2021-22. This growth is attributed to enhanced infrastructure and policies like the National Education Policy 2020. With the goal of achieving a 50% GER by 2035, these developments reflect India’s commitment to expanding access to higher education for its young population.
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has introduced two new visa categories, 'e-student visa' and 'e-student-x visa,' for international students. Applicants must use the 'Study in India' portal for visa processes. These visas cater to eligible foreign students and their dependents wishing to pursue undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, or certification courses in India.
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized that education should focus on character building. Speaking at Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru, he stressed that education without values can't nurture emotional intelligence. He highlighted the importance of spirituality, humanity, and moral values in the education system. He praised the mutt’s efforts in providing free education and promoting Sanskrit learning.
Students, faculty, and supporters at UC Berkeley staged a rally against the Trump administration’s crackdown on campus protests and curriculum changes. The protest followed federal threats against universities over pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Amid ongoing investigations into alleged antisemitic discrimination, UC announced a hiring freeze due to federal funding uncertainties, raising concerns over academic freedom and government oversight.
The University of Southampton will open the first UK campus in Gurugram, India in August 2025, marking a significant educational milestone. British Council Director Alison Barrett highlighted the UK’s commitment to Indian students, emphasising opportunities for higher education, work visas, scholarships, and collaborative UK-India academic partnerships. The director also brought to focus plan by more UK-based universities to open campuses in India.
The SSC has announced the results for the Stenographer Grade C and D positions for 2025. Candidates who took the exam in December 2024 can now check their results online. Those who qualified are set to move on to the Stenography Skill Test and Document Verification stages.
The US State Department is facing significant disruptions with over 700 resignations, including 450 career diplomats, in the first two months of 2025. The department plans to close several consulates and cut its budget by 20%, raising alarms about its ability to maintain global diplomatic and security efforts. These changes, coupled with growing concerns within the intelligence community, could have serious implications for US foreign relations and national security, as reported by The New York... Expand
The SSC will conduct the Constable (GD) and related exams from February 4 to 25, 2025. Admit cards are expected to be released soon. Candidates can download them from the official website, ssc.gov.in, once available. The exams include roles in CAPFs, SSF, Assam Rifles, and the Narcotics Control Bureau. Candidates can check the details here.